White laxmi kaudi

A white kaudi , also known as Cowrie or kawdi is a marine mollusc which has a glossy, brightly patterned domed shell with a long, narrow opening. The kaudi was the shell most widely used worldwide as shell money. It is most abundant in the Indian Ocean and was collected in the Maldives and in Sri Lanka and on other Indian islands. The shells of kaudi are usually smooth and shiny and more or less egg-shaped, with a flat under the surface which shows a long, narrow, slit-like opening, which is often toothed at the edges.

White kaudi shells are also worn as jewelry or otherwise used as ornaments or charms. They are viewed as symbols of womanhood, fertility, birth and wealth. kaudi or Cowries are naturally formed shells that are considered rare and sacred. In Hindu Religion , Kaudi was obtained from Samudra Manthan along with Lakshmi and other rare, holy and divine products. White Kaudi or cowrie are considered Goddess Lakshmi’s favorite product and even related to Lord Shiva as it looks similar to his hairs. Those who have these kaudi with them during prayer get the blessing for both Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi and they gain success, prosperity, wealth and fame in life. Kaudi are also used as a tool to save children from evil and negativity.

These are kept in the cash box or money lockers for financial prosperity and also protect from financial debacles. It is believed that the possession of Kaudi is considered to bring wealth and all round prosperity. This being one of the main reason to make it a part of the marriage attires of the brides in olden days. The attractive look and the feel of the kaudi urged many to buy them and use them as jewelry and as decorative product and even for various ceremonial purposes. In ancient times these Kaudi or cowries or Kawdi were also used as a mode of payment in several parts of the world.

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